Java Architect
Job in
Plano, Collin County, Texas, 75086, USA
Listing for:
Tek Spikes
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-07
Job specializations:
-
IT/Tech
Systems Engineer, Cloud Computing
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Responsibilities:
We are seeking an experienced15plus yearsPrincipal Architect / Senior Technical Leadwith a proven track record of designing and deliveringmicroservicesarchitectures for large-scale, mission-critical applications. In this leadership role, you willdefine architectural standards, mentor development teams, and work closely with business stakeholders to align technology solutions with strategic objectives. You should excel atcommunicating complex technical concepts, have deep knowledge ofdistributed systems, and possess aforward-thinking mindsetthat balances innovation with enterprise-level reliability.
Key Responsibilities
Architecture & Design LeadershipDefine andevolve the overarching architecturefor microservices, ensuring alignment with business and technical objectives.Providetechnical oversightand guidance on domain-driven design (DDD), service boundaries, and data management strategies.Strategic Technology RoadmapCollaborate with senior executives and product owners todevelop a multi-year technology roadmap, focusing on scalability, resilience, and high availability.Evaluate emerging technologies andrecommend adoptionwhere appropriate to maintain a competitive edge.Microservices ImplementationLead teams indesigning, developing, and deployingmicroservices using best practices around RESTful APIs, event-driven architectures, and asynchronous messaging.Ensure each service adheres to establishedcoding standards, security practices, andAPI versioningguidelines.Performance, Scalability & ResilienceOverseecapacity planningandperformance tuningefforts to handle high throughput and large data volumes.Implementfault-tolerantpatterns (e.g., circuit breakers, retries, load balancing) and strategies to mitigate single points of failure.Dev Ops & CI/CDAdvocate forcontinuous integration and delivery(CI/CD) best practices, including automated build pipelines, containerization (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes).Work with Dev Ops teams tooptimize deployment processes, reduce downtime, and ensure rapid rollbacks when necessary.Observability & MonitoringChampion the implementation ofcentralized logging, distributed tracing, and real-time monitoring tools (ELK, Prometheus, Grafana, Jaeger).Driveincident responseandroot cause analysisworkflows to foster a culture of continuous improvement.Data Strategy & GovernanceDeterminedata storage solutions(SQL, No
SQL) and data partitioning/sharding strategies aligned with service boundaries.Ensure compliance withdata governanceandregulatoryrequirements (GDPR, HIPAA, etc.) as needed.Technical Leadership & MentoringMentormid-level and junior engineers, fostering a learning culture through design reviews, code reviews, and knowledge-sharing sessions.Partner with project managers, product owners, and QA leads toensure clear prioritiesand high-quality deliverables.Cross-Functional CollaborationWork closely withbusiness stakeholders, transforming high-level requirements into scalable technical solutions.Facilitatecommunicationbetween engineering teams, executive leadership, and non-technical stakeholders to ensure alignment.Risk Assessment & ManagementIdentifytechnical risksand proposemitigation strategies, including spikes, proofs of concept, or architectural adjustments.Regularly update leadership on project risks, constraints, and timelines.Qualifications
Education & BackgroundBachelor’s or Master’s degree inComputer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent real-world experience).15+ yearsof experience in software development, with a minimum of5+ yearsin an architectural or technical lead capacity.Technical ExpertiseProficiency in microservices architecture, domain-driven design (DDD), and event-driven systems.Deep experience withcloud platforms(AWS, Azure, GCP),containerization(Docker),orchestration(Kubernetes), and modern CI/CD pipelines.Strong understanding ofmessaging systems(Kafka, Rabbit
MQ) anddistributed transactions(Saga patterns, eventual consistency).Expertise inobservability(monitoring, logging, tracing) andperformance tuningfor large-scale, high-throughput applications.Solid background inrelational and No
SQL databases(MySQL, Postgre
SQL, Mongo
DB, Cassandra) with an emphasis on data modeling and scalability.Soft SkillsOutstanding communicationand presentation skills, able to convey complex technical concepts to varied audiences.Provenleadershipandmentorshipabilities, adept at guiding teams through change and fostering innovation.Exceptionalproblem-solvingandanalyticalskills, with the ability to quickly make informed decisions.Preferred QualificationsCertifications inAWS.Experience withservice mesh(Istio, Linkerd) or advanced orchestration features for large-scale microservices.Familiarity withsecurity best practices(OAuth2, SAML, PKI) andcompliance frameworks.#J-18808-Ljbffr
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